Opinion | Budget 2024: Steps Modi Government Can Take To Empower India’s Elderly

There are around 15 crore senior citizens in India, accounting for approximately 10-11% of the population. Representational image.

Source : PTI

In the run-up to the Union Budget, various stakeholders make presentations before the Finance Ministry to highlight certain demands. Continuing with this tradition, NGOs catering to the elderly have urged the government to address the pressing needs of the country’s senior citizens, highlighting the urgent requirement for enhanced financial support, healthcare and social security.  There are around 15 crore senior citizens in India, accounting for approximately 10-11% of the